REELEX Universal Dancer Accumulator

A dancer system is required equipment on any REELEX packaging line, as precise tension control is essential to producing quality REELEX coils. Unlike previous dancer systems, the new Universal Dancer Accumulator (UDA), is a modular unit which can be customized depending on demands for input/output heights, direction, motors, counters and more. The UDA may also be altered in the field, allowing the unit to accommodate variations in line direction, or changes in products or packaging.

The UDA is included as part of the Accumulator system, if packaging online.

Operation

The Universal Dancer Accumulator uses a twisted rod and potentiometer. These components function as part of the tension control system relaying signals to the Motorized Payoff or an Accumulator. These signals adjust each components’ function thereby controlling line speed. This allows the line speed to increase during the winding process and slow down when the REELEX machine is between coils. The UDAs also include a accumulator component which works to temporarily store product and smooth out the sudden stops and starts of the REELEX coiling machine.

Options

The standard UDA comes as a base model with 9-inch sheaves, no counter, and no motor. The 9-inch (229mm) sheaves are suitable for heavier constructions such as coaxial cable, while a 15-inch (381mm) sheave upgrade is recommended for category cable and fiber optics. The 15-inch sheaves are engineered by REELEX Packaging Solutions especially for REELEX coiling, as their light weight design drastically reduces the amount of rotational inertia in the line.

Other options include one or four-pulse counters, and one or two-horsepower motors. The motors assist in pulling cable from the accumulator in Online situations, and are not normally required in rewind-line packaging configurations.

Other add-ons, motors and options are available upon request.

Recommended Systems

For Online REELEX packaging (D-1500 and D-2000), a UDA with motor is recommended to pull product from the accumulator system. For rewind-line configurations, a motor is not required, as the motorized payoff feeds product into the UDA. For sensitive cable constructions such as Category 6, 6A, 6E or fiber optics, the 15-inch sheave upgrade is recommended.

Specifications

Terms and Conditions: EXW, REELEX Packaging Solutions, Inc., Patterson, NY, USA. Terms: One third payable at time of order, one third at shipment, balance net 30 days after shipment. Prices subject to change without notice.